Omegon N 114/500 EQ-1 Newtonian Reflector Telescope

The Omegon N 114/500 EQ-1 combines a compact 114mm Newtonian reflector with an equatorial mount to create an accessible first telescope with enough aperture to explore considerably more than just the Moon.

Its 114mm aperture and short 500mm focal length produce a fast f/4.4 optical system in a relatively compact tube. The supplied specifications recommend the telescope for both Moon and planetary observing and nebulae and galaxies, giving beginners plenty of different targets to discover as their knowledge of the night sky develops.

The telescope is supplied with an EQ-1 equatorial mount, aluminium tripod, 25mm and 10mm eyepieces, 2x Barlow lens and red-dot finder, providing a practical package for getting started in visual astronomy.

114mm Aperture – Explore Beyond the Moon

A telescope's aperture determines how much light it can collect. With a 114mm primary mirror, the Omegon N 114/500 provides beginners with the opportunity to explore a useful range of Solar System and deep-sky targets.

The supplier specifically highlights views of Saturn's rings and the cloud bands and moons of Jupiter. Brighter nebulae and star-forming regions such as the Orion Nebula can also be observed under suitable conditions.

The supplied specification gives the telescope a limiting magnitude of 12.1 mag, light-gathering capacity of 270 and a maximum useful magnification of 228x.

Compact 500mm Focal Length

The 500mm focal length keeps the Newtonian optical tube relatively short and portable. Combined with its 114mm aperture, this produces a focal ratio of f/4.4.

This compact design is particularly useful for a first telescope because it provides significantly more aperture than a small introductory refractor without requiring an excessively long optical tube.

The full-tube Newtonian design uses a rack-and-pinion focuser accepting standard 1.25-inch eyepieces, allowing the supplied eyepieces to be changed as required for different magnifications.

EQ-1 Equatorial Mount

The telescope is supplied with the Omegon EQ-1 equatorial mount. Unlike a simple up-and-down altazimuth mount, an equatorial mount can be aligned with the celestial pole so that its movement corresponds more naturally with the apparent movement of astronomical objects across the night sky.

Once correctly set up and polar aligned, the mount's right ascension and declination slow-motion controls allow small, controlled adjustments to keep an object positioned in the eyepiece.

A counterweight is supplied to balance the telescope on the mount.

Learning to Track the Night Sky

The EQ-1 also introduces a beginner to the principles of equatorial telescope mounting. After the mount has been correctly aligned, celestial objects can be followed primarily through movement of the right ascension axis.

This is particularly useful at higher magnifications, where an object moves through the field of view more quickly and precise manual adjustment becomes increasingly important.

The supplied product description states that a motor for right-ascension tracking is available as an optional upgrade. No tracking motor is listed among the included accessories for this telescope.

Eyepieces, Barlow Lens and Red-Dot Finder Included

The N 114/500 EQ-1 is supplied with two 1.25-inch eyepieces:

• 25mm eyepiece
• 10mm eyepiece

A 2x Barlow lens is also listed as included. A Barlow increases the effective magnification produced by a compatible eyepiece, giving the observer additional magnification options from the supplied equipment.

The included red-dot finder helps with initially aiming the telescope towards the required part of the sky before the target is centred more precisely through the main telescope.

A Beginner Telescope with Room to Explore

The Omegon N 114/500 EQ-1 is recommended by the supplier for beginners. Its combination of 114mm aperture and an equatorial mount provides an introduction not only to visual astronomy but also to locating, following and observing different types of celestial objects.

The supplied specifications classify it as suitable for Moon and planetary observing as well as nebulae and galaxies. Nature observation is not recommended, and the telescope is specified as unsuitable for astrophotography.

Key Features

• 114mm Newtonian reflector
• 500mm focal length
• Fast f/4.4 focal ratio
• Compact full-tube design
• EQ-1 equatorial mount
• Manual slow-motion adjustment
• Counterweight supplied for balancing
• Aluminium tripod
• Rack-and-pinion focuser
• Standard 1.25-inch eyepiece connection
• 25mm and 10mm eyepieces included
• 2x Barlow lens included
• Red-dot finder included
• Recommended for beginners
• Suitable for Moon, planets and deep-sky visual observing

Specifications

Optics

Focuser

Mount

Tripod

Included Accessories

General

Area of Application

Recommended For

Solar Observation Safety

Never look directly at the Sun through this telescope without suitable specialist solar equipment. Solar observation requires a suitable certified solar filter securely fitted over the telescope's front aperture. Never use an eyepiece solar filter as a substitute for a correctly fitted full-aperture solar filter.

Instruction Manual

The English instruction manual for the Omegon N 114/500 EQ-1 is available below.